This book presents a problem-oriented approach to the diagnosis and treatment of common eye diseases. The text concentrates on common eye diseases which are likely to be seen by general practitioners and optometrists at the primary care level. The latest advances in treatment are described and the text is supported by many illustrations (including colour) to aid the reader.

Klappentext

Rich and colorful illustration Problem-oriented approach

Technical terms are avoided, when they can be replaced with plain English

Book deals with the science of Ophthalmology at a basic level

Text concentrates on eye diseases which are likely to be seen by general practitioners and optometrists at the primary care level

Ideal for students

Inhalt

Introducing the Eye.- The Scope of Ophthalmology.- Basic Anatomy and Physiology of the Eye.- Examination of the Eye.- Primary Eye Care Problems.- Long Sight, Short Sight.- Common Diseases of the Eyelids.- Common Diseases of the Conjunctiva and Cornea.- The Red Eye.- Failing Vision.- Headache.- Contact Lenses.- Problems of the Eye Surgeon.- Cataract.- Glaucoma.- Retinal Detachment.- Squint.- Tumours of the Eye and Adnexae.- Ocular Trauma.- Problems of the Medical Ophthalmologist.- Testing Visual Acuity.- The Inflamed Eye.- The Ageing Eye.- The Child's Eye.- Systemic Disease and the Eye.- Neuro-ophthalmology.- Genetics and the Eye.- Drugs and the Eye.- Visual Handicap.- Blindness.